About Joanne

Have you ever felt sad, angry, anxious, or depressed and not known why? It's normal to go through ups and downs, and I can help you through it. If you're a resident of British Columbia, Ontario, or the Yukon, I'm here to provide a confidential space and therapeutic support. You're the expert in your own life. I can help guide you through the difficult parts.

I have a Master's degree in Social Work from UBC and a degree in Conflict Resolution from the University of Winnipeg. I've taught in a counselling skills program, supervised and mentored graduate students, and trained in coaching, mediation, and motivational interviewing. Based in Vancouver, I have twenty years of experience working with a wide range of challenges. I'm a certified core addictions practice facilitator, have presented at conferences on addictions, and have worked extensively with people with disabilities and their caregivers, running support and psycho-education groups along the way.

Online counselling is a simple way to start, whether you have mobility challenges, live somewhere remote, or just want the comfort of your own space. I work from an eclectic mix of Solution-Focused Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths Perspective, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness, tailored to each client.

I can help you achieve relief from negative thinking, anxiety, and depression; better coping mechanisms, including for addictive behaviours; and more balance in day-to-day life.